All Blacks want answers on referee calls in World Cup final
New Zealand has asked global governing body World Rugby to explain some of the officiating during their World Cup final defeat to South Africa, outgoing coach Ian Foster said.
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South Africa Captain Temba Bavuma Hails Proteas' "Clinical Display With Bat" After Win Over New Zealand
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma was pleased with his team's clinical display with the bat after defeating New Zealand by 190 runs on Wednesday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Proteas came out on top against close competitors New Zealand, recording their first win over the Blackcaps since 1999 in the men's World Cup. Bavuma lavished praise on centurions Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen for their clinical display with the bat. To assist the Proteas win their sixth game in seven, De Kock blasted his fourth century of the World Cup, and Van der Dussen also slammed a ton.
Lucky number Nine: Spurs secure first points of the season with victory over Pirates
Scoring a goal as early as the second minute in a football game can be both a gift and a curse, and its true nature becomes evident as the match unfolds.
Greet the champion Boks! Rugby World Cup trophy tour routes confirmed by SA Rugby
The Springboks will travel through selected areas in South Africa this week as they proceed on a trophy tour after winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Quinton De Kock, Rassie Van Der Dussen And Bowlers Power South Africa To Massive Win Over New Zealand
Quinton de Kock and Rassie Van der Dussen brought cricket back to prominence in South Africa amid the euphoria over the country's epic triumph in rugby, their scintillating hundreds ensuring a 190-run hammering of New Zealand in the World Cup in Pune on Wednesday. De Kock (114 off 116 balls) hit his fourth century of the tournament to go level with Kumar Sangakkara who achieved the feat in the 2015 edition, while Van der Dussen blazed away to a 118-ball 133 as South Africa racked up an imposing 357 for four after being asked to bat first.
"Have Faced Adversities With Injuries": New Zealand Skipper Tom Latham After Loss vs South Africa
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham on Wednesday rued the series of injuries which has left the Black Caps in a difficult position as the World Cup enters the business end. New Zealand slumped to their third consecutive defeat as South Africa handed them a massive 190-run loss here on Wednesday. To add to their woes as many as five players, including regular skipper Kane Williamson (thumb), are battling injuries, leaving them with only 10 fit players in their squad of 15.
Eddie Jones: Marcus Smith is a very good player – but he is not a full-back
Eddie Jones insists Marcus Smith is “not a full-back” and England must utilise the Harlequins talent at outside-half to get the best out of him.
South Africa thrash New Zealand to close in on Cricket World Cup semi-finals
Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen both hit centuries as South Africa thrashed New Zealand by 190 runs to go top of the World Cup table.